Nice park.  Nice neighborhood.

Too far north.
Often crowded.

Strike from list.
> Squaw Peak Recreation Area (Phoenix Mountains Preserve)
> 2700 E. Squaw Peak Lane
> (602) 262-7901
> Hiking/Riding Trails, Ramada/Picnic Area, Ranger Station, Restrooms,
> Trailhead parking lot


Add to list?

> Camelback Mountain Park



OK park.  Neighborhood irrelevant.
Central.
Usu. not too crowded.

PS: They forgot the Zoo.

> Papago Park
> 625 N. Galvin Parkway
> (602) 256-3449
> (602) 256-3220 (Reservations)
> Archery; Baseball Stadium; Botanical Gardens; Fishing; Golf Course;
> Hiking/Riding Trails; Horseshoes; Orienteering Course; Ramada and Picnic
> Area; Restrooms; Softball Complex, lit; Volleyball; Zoo


Once the "Central Park of Phoenix."

Ok Park.  Lousy Neighborhood.
Less central for the Gilbert/Mesa folk.

Strike from list.

> Encanto Park
> 2605 N. 15th Ave.
> (602) 261-8993
> (602) 262-6412 (Central Distinct)
> Boating Concession (602) 254-1520
> Enchanted Island Concession (602) 254-2020
> Basketball, lit; Boating; Children's Amusement Park; Exercise Course; Golf
> Course; Handball/Racquetball, lit; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool;
> Softball


Nice park. Huge.
Neighborhood and crowds irrelevant.

Ok for everybody except those in the north east (e.g. Scottsdale Air Park).

2nd string.

> South Mountain Park (Phoenix Mountains Preserve)
> 10919 S. Central Ave.
> (602) 495-0222
> Activity Complex, Hiking/Riding Trails, Interpretive Center, Lookouts,
> Museum, Natural Features, Ramada/Picnic Areas, Ranger Station, Restrooms


Everything in Scottsdale is nice.
Don't know how crowded it gets.

A long drive for everyone from the West Valley.

2nd string.

> The Railroad Park (McCormick) (A Little East But Nice Park)
> 7301 E. Indian Bend Road
> Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
> (480) 312-2312
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